When We Have Positivity, This Happens...
When my team in Buffalo had hit its lowest ranking, we developed bad habits which had affected our attitudes. We had been in the habit of...
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Dave Anderson
Oct 8, 20192 min
When We Have Duty This Happens...
Development Dimensions International has produced the Global Leadership Forecast every two years since 2009. They ask 14,000 Leaders and...
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Dave Anderson
Oct 1, 20192 min
When We Have Selflessness This Happens...
Being a Servant Leader is now a buzzword. People hear it and roll their eyes. We have been told the good guy finishes last. But what...
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Dave Anderson
Sep 24, 20192 min
When We Have Integrity This Happens...
Strong teams rely on each other. When Integrity is a driving force within a team, they have the power to be an unstoppable. Why? Because...
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Dave Anderson
Sep 17, 20192 min
When We Have Humility This Happens...
It is a familiar scenario - a team gathers to discuss a goal. Projections, ideas and hopeful outcomes exchange back and forth. A plan is...
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Dave Anderson
Sep 10, 20192 min
When We Have Courage This Happens...
We start with Courage because, along with Humility, it is one of the foundational Habits of Character. We define Courage as:” Acting...
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Dave Anderson
Aug 27, 20193 min
Maintaining Positivity When Work Sucks
You don’t have to love your company. But, you have to love your people. I had become fed up with my company. The decisions made at...
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Dave Anderson
Aug 20, 20193 min
Confessions Of A Positive Person
Self-pity severely distorts our perception of reality. I was wallowing in the pit of self-pity. That’s right. Mr. Positivity. The guy...
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Dave Anderson
Aug 13, 20192 min
Your Attitude Is 100% In Your Control
Attitudes are contagious. Is yours worth catching? “I’m not being a pessimist. I am being a realist.” This classic line is often heard...
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Dave Anderson
Aug 6, 20192 min
Attitudes Attract And Repel Followers
Positivity: Displaying a positive and/or “can do” attitude in all circumstances. One person can go through chemotherapy with a smile and...
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Dave Anderson
Jul 30, 20193 min
When You Become Your Friend’s Boss
It is a leader’s Duty—their moral obligation—to not play favorites. One of the toughest jobs in leadership could be leading your friends....
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Dave Anderson
Jul 23, 20193 min
Coaching Is Not the Same As Evaluating
The goal is not to give the player a score; the goal is to see the player grow. I hated Year End Reviews. I hated them as an employee...
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Dave Anderson
Jul 16, 20192 min
Going Beyond Your Job Description
A difference exists between doing a job, and doing your Duty. What would the world look like if we believed meeting the standard was not...
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Dave Anderson
Jul 9, 20192 min
What Veterans Miss After Leaving the Military
Duty: Taking action based on our assigned tasks and moral obligations. Veterans face several challenges when they leave the military. But...
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Dave Anderson
Jul 2, 20192 min
West Point's 4th of July Prayer for Leaders
Thirty-five years ago this week, I entered the United States Military Academy at West Point. We were the Class of 1988. In our first...
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Dave Anderson
Jun 25, 20193 min
Pay Attention To “Unimportant” People
How we treat "unimportant" people is a window into our character. As a young lieutenant in the Army, I watched one of my commanders...
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Dave Anderson
Jun 18, 20193 min
When Nobody Wants To Tell The Boss
As a leader, staying comfortable by staying quiet is a selfish act. Who will tell the boss? Many teams know something should be said...
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Dave Anderson
Jun 11, 20192 min
What Some People Don’t Understand About Servant Leadership
Serving the people you lead does not mean you coddle them. It means you care for them. In some circles, the term Servant Leader, has...
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Dave Anderson
Jun 4, 20193 min
Selflessness Is Rarely Convenient But It’s Inspiring
Putting the needs of others before your own needs, desires and convenience. When is it convenient to be selfless? Rarely! It is an...
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Dave Anderson
May 27, 20194 min
Day 151 After Desert Storm - Remembering Donnie
My best friend, Donnie Tillar, was the one who convinced me to go to West Point. Donnie was a year older than I was. Thanks to his...
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